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Four Barn Finds: Arizona Alfa Romeo Stash

9/9/2008 Update: These four Alfas have been purchased locally and the red GTV has been cleaned up and is now being offered here on eBay. The seller has sorted out the Illinois titles and the two spiders can also be seen in the photos. Special thanks to BaT reader Scott L. for this update.

From 9/1/2008:

This sale includes two Step-Nose GTV’s and two 2000 Touring Spiders. All four have been neglected but have much of their original trim and glass. Engines are intact and numbers are provided, but it is unclear whether they are original units. Find these cars here on Craigslist in Phoenix, Arizona with a vague stated price of $3600. Special thanks to BaT reader Ian for this submission!

Both windshield frames look complete on the SPiders, and the window trim and vent windows look okay on the GT. All of these cars have NLA original parts which might be worth more than the entire lot.

This single headlight GTV has the original intake plenum and cannister, as well as many other dusty original pieces. As with so many barn finds, the first few hours of cleaning would make the biggest difference and cost very little. But with these cars stored in Arizona, it is likely that any previously soft components will turn to dust in the hands.

The cast-iron 2L engines in the big Spiders have the different valve cover design and the interesting upper radiator hose outlet. The fender edges on this car are totally packed with what look like pine needles.

It is impossible to tell if these Alfas are salvageable without an in-person inspection, but the parts shown in these photos are worth at least $5k. A quick call should clarify what the $3600 takes away. If it is the entire lot of four vehicles, this should be jumped on.